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AP51 KWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,266 mi
Last recorded161,266 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 161,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central link pipe joins - on limit now (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit now (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit now (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,327 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusting

slight play in both front top mount bearing / bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all,front to rear + rear crossaxle corroded/poor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure on shaft/clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch poor

exhaust modified/blowing,all exhaust emissions erratic,above /below limits.erratic fast idle,intermittent misfire thru exhaust

side repeaters poor visibility

suspension lowered/modified to the extent that i struggled to test the vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2020 138,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps dip/main beams high intensity bulbs fitted to reflector head lamps,unable to assess adjuster operation (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all,front to rear + rear crossaxle corroded/poor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure on shaft/clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch poor

exhaust modified/blowing,all exhaust emissions erratic,above /below limits.erratic fast idle,intermittent misfire thru exhaust

side repeaters poor visibility

suspension lowered/modified to the extent that i struggled to test the vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 127,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 119,855 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 110,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,867 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 101,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,247 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the wiper arms are not parking propley

Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,247 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the wiper arms are not parking propley

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 64,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,015 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,993 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust getting in poor condition

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AP51 KWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 KWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 KWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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